US: Your Next TV Obsession: 10 European Series Reimagining Your Favorite U.S. Genres
Top 10 European Series
Putting Fresh International Spins on U.S. & U.K. Favorites
Available to Binge on Viaplay
Whether it’s crime sagas, prestige thrillers, music dramas, or workplace stories, each title takes a well-known genre and reimagines it through a bold European lens. Screeners readily available for all titles.
1. Fans of atmospheric mysteries like Dept. Q and Mare of Easttown? Watch Save Me (Trailer) | A gripping Greek psychological thriller where a missing person’s case spirals into a hunt for a serial killer. Debuts June 18.
2. Drawn to the raw intensity of Euphoria? Watch Delete Me (Trailer) | Told in reverse chronology, this bold Norwegian drama follows two best friends whose lives unravel after a viral online scandal. Two seasons.
3. Enjoy dark Nordic noir like Detective Hole and The Killing? Discover Black Sands (Trailer) | One of Iceland's most acclaimed crime dramas recently debuted its riveting second and final season.
4. Love gritty crime dramas with a contemporary edge like Gangs of London and Tokyo Vice? Discover Double Stakes (Trailer) | A tense Ukrainian crime thriller blending noir atmosphere with the realities of modern-day Kyiv.
5. Intrigued by ambitious political conspiracy thrillers like The Agency and The Night Manager? Watch Dangerous Truth (Trailer) | Inspired by real events surrounding the intelligence failures that led to the Iraq War.
6. Looking for something completely different like Severance? Discover Welfare Warriors (Trailer) | Winner of three Finnish Emmys, this sharp workplace dramedy mixes social satire, dark comedy and psychological suspense.
7. Hooked on music-driven dramas like Daisy Jones & The Six and Nashville? Discover Stayer (Trailer) | Norwegian superstar Aksel Hennie stars as an aging rock musician forced to rebuild his life through music, fatherhood and unexpected second chances. “Beautiful, deep, intense, and fabulous hour drama” (ABC22) | Seasons 2 debuts in Fall 2026.
8. Fan of organized crime dramas like MobLand, Narcos and Peaky Blinders? Witness the rise of a criminal visionary in 1990s Sweden with Mafia (Trailer) | Named one of The New York Times' Best International Shows of 2025.
9. Adore Succession, Industry and Billions? Discover the Swedish prestige drama Vanguard (Trailer) | A riveting story of power, ambition and corporate excess and winner of the ‘Swedish Emmy’ for Best Actor.
10. Searching for a powerful modern war drama in the vein of Band of Brothers and Generation Kill? Experience A Life’s Worth (Trailer) | A gripping story of unsung heroes in the brutal Bosnian conflict.
With the exception of Save Me (June 18), all titles are available to binge now on European streamer Viaplay U.S., the home of must-watch, hidden foreign gems that you won’t find anywhere else.
Press Release: Each series above is hyperlinked to their PR and images at: https://press.viaplaygroup.com/

The Viaplay streaming service features thousands of hours of premium Nordic and European series and films from Scandinavia's largest and most recognized television/streaming platform. Viaplay’s US content offering focuses on the Nordic region’s high-quality and psychologically penetrating titles: from atmospheric and suspenseful crime dramas and provocative and stylish young adult series to award-winning dramas and riveting documentaries. On par with the best on television, Viaplay series feature first-rate production values, incredible scenery, award-worthy acting, and edge-of-your-seat storylines. Viaplay is available as an add-on subscription on Prime Video Channels, The Roku Channel, Comcast Xfinity, and more for only $5.99 a month. All titles are available in their original language with English subtitles. Link: http://amazon.com/video/viaplayus